Matthew 23:5

Holman Christian Standard Bible

⁵They do everything^[a] to be observed by others: They enlarge their phylacteries^[b]^(A) and lengthen their tassels.^[c]^(B)

Matthew 23:5 Lit do all their works
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Matthew 23:5

New International Version

⁵“Everything they do is done for people to see:^(A) They make their phylacteries^[a]^(B) wide and the tassels on their garments^(C) long;

Matthew 23:5 That is, boxes containing Scripture verses, worn on forehead and arm

²⁴But woe to you who are rich,
for you have received your comfort.

²⁴“But woe to you who are rich,^(A)
for you have already received your comfort.^(B)

Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

New International Version (NIV)